A looping header from Millie Turner eventually separated
Manchester United from the
Tottenham team that were promoted behind them into the WSL, but this test was much harder than their five previous victories over the home side.
Despite being unbeaten in their past seven WSL fixtures, it was the Red Devils who needed to restore some pride after suffering a midweek League Cup defeat to
Liverpool, who were relegated to the Championship at the premature end of last season.